Hills Bancorporation Foundatiion
Invitation OnlyHills, Iowa · EIN 39-1890766 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$122K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$2.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Rapids Community School Foundation | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2025 safe initiative | $25,000 |
| The History Center | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2024-2025 educational scholarship fund | $12,000 |
| The Iowa City Bike Library | Iowa City, IA | Program support | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Cooridor | Cedar Rapids, IA | Program support for field trips | $8,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America Hawkeye Area Council | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2025 programming | $7,500 |
| Filmscene | Iowa City, IA | 2024 summer animation camps | $7,500 |
| Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa & Western Illinois | Bettendorf, IA | 2025 cookies & flights events | $7,500 |
| Backyard Abundance | Iowa City, IA | 2024 outdoor community programming | $5,000 |
| Eastern Iowa Arts Academy | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2025 scholarship fund | $5,000 |
| Ic Public Library Friends Foundation | Iowa City, IA | Partner of the month | $5,000 |
| Iowa Jobs for Americas Graduates (Ijag) | Des Moines, IA | 2025 programming at ic city and west high | $5,000 |
| Safety Village of Johnson County | Coralville, IA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa Dance Marathon | Iowa City, IA | 2025 sponsor | $5,000 |
| University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | 2024 jacobson institute design dash curriculum | $5,000 |
| Heartland Youth for Christ | Cedar Rapids, IA | 2024-2025 the lab scholarships | $3,000 |
| Miracles in Motion | Swisher, IA | 2024 boo at the barn | $3,000 |
| Rotary D6000 Humanitarian Education Foundation Inc | Iowa City, IA | 2025 youth leadership program scholarships | $3,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Iowa City Bike Library | Iowa City, IA | Program support | $15,000 |
| Safety Village of Johnson County | Coralville, IA | Capital campaign | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $121,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $106,500 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Aug 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202522409349100512
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1890766
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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